Spain is on target to become the country with the world’s highest life expectancy, according to the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The average Spanish lifespan is projected to hit 85.8 years by 2040, just surpassing Japan’s 85.7 years. The researchers believe that one of the key factors behind the longevity of those […]
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Sales and prices pick up in Mallorca
More homes in the upper price brackets in the residential housing market in Mallorca are being sold, up 13.8% in 2017 than in the previous year, according to the latest market report. It comes at a time when prices across the Balearics have been rising, up since the end of 2014, according to the Mallorca […]
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Hidden Mallorca: Taylor Wimpey España uncovers the truth behind the island’s property market
Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has shed new light on the state of Mallorca’s property market. While official Land Registry sales figures showed a drop of 27% in May across the Balearic Islands, the Taylor Wimpey España team asserts that this is not due to a lack of demand, but a lack of […]
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5 things you need to know before buying a property in Spain
Falling in love with Spain isn’t hard. The gorgeous beaches, abundant sunshine and affordable, delicious food and wine can quickly get under visitors’ skin. Golf lovers are also particularly well served by Spain, which has around 350 golf courses, many of them championship quality. However, holidaying somewhere and buying a property there are two very […]
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Spain confirmed as Brits’ top choice holiday destination, as well as best value location
From holidays to homes, Spain offers exceptional value and the ongoing Brexit saga is doing nothing to dampen Brits’ love of the Spanish sunshine. In fact, Novasol has revealed that mainland Spain is the top choice for British holidaymakers looking to take last-minute sunshine breaks. Meanwhile, leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España is highlighting […]